NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1965–2027
Data refreshed
Our database holds 293,612 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Ford vehicles. Our database also holds 1,843 safety recall campaigns and 656 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Ford model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | 1973–2027 | 39,012 | 240 |
| Explorer | 1986–2027 | 34,693 | 157 |
| Escape | 2000–2026 | 27,618 | 98 |
| Fusion | 2006–2020 | 22,469 | 48 |
| Focus | 1999–2018 | 22,113 | 45 |
| Taurus | 1981–2019 | 18,182 | 77 |
| Windstar | 1985–2004 | 14,158 | 38 |
| Edge | 2007–2024 | 14,147 | 44 |
| Expedition | 1995–2027 | 9,419 | 87 |
| Mustang | 1965–2026 | 9,265 | 124 |
| Ranger | 1983–2026 | 8,504 | 114 |
| F-250 Sd | 1991–2026 | 6,554 | 75 |
| F-250 | 1967–2019 | 4,657 | 134 |
| Escort | 1981–2003 | 3,936 | 38 |
| Freestyle | 2004–2007 | 3,665 | 2 |
| F-350 Sd | 1993–2026 | 3,653 | 82 |
| Fiesta | 1978–2019 | 3,181 | 15 |
| Contour | 1994–2001 | 3,155 | 27 |
| Crown Victoria | 1980–2011 | 3,079 | 54 |
| F-350 | 1967–2019 | 3,000 | 116 |
| Freestar | 2004–2007 | 2,533 | 6 |
| Thunderbird | 1967–2005 | 2,366 | 55 |
| Aerostar | 1985–2000 | 2,311 | 26 |
| Flex | 2009–2019 | 1,957 | 14 |
| Ecosport | 2018–2022 | 1,871 | 6 |
| Escape Hybrid | 2005–2025 | 1,747 | 2 |
| Bronco | 1967–2026 | 1,685 | 89 |
| Bronco Sport | 2021–2026 | 1,415 | 32 |
| Fusion Hybrid | 2010–2020 | 1,204 | 2 |
| Tempo | 1983–1997 | 1,197 | 13 |
| Probe | 1988–1999 | 1,194 | 13 |
| E350 | 1975–2027 | 1,179 | 141 |
| Excursion | 1997–2005 | 1,146 | 12 |
| Five Hundred | 2005–2007 | 1,074 | 4 |
| E-150 | 1976–2023 | 1,066 | 69 |
| Econoline | 1967–2026 | 909 | 61 |
| Maverick Hybrid | 2022–2026 | 883 | 2 |
| Transit | 2014–2027 | 798 | 65 |
| Explorer Sport | 1993–2005 | 736 | 7 |
| Explorer Sport Trac | 1997–2010 | 720 | 10 |
| Mustang GT | 1996–2006 | 694 | 2 |
| Mustang Mach E | 2021–2026 | 688 | 22 |
| F-150 Hybrid | 2021–2026 | 647 | 2 |
| Transit Connect | 2010–2023 | 575 | 32 |
| F-450 Sd | 1991–2026 | 467 | 92 |
| F-550 Sd | 1993–2026 | 466 | 74 |
| E-450 | 1992–2027 | 422 | 55 |
| F Super Duty | 1987–2008 | 415 | 13 |
| C-Max | 2013–2018 | 375 | 12 |
| Maverick | 1970–2026 | 347 | 55 |
| E-250 | 1975–2023 | 326 | 104 |
| Fusion Energi | 2012–2020 | 317 | 2 |
| Ford | 1965–2009 | 316 | 23 |
| F Series | 1971–2008 | 315 | 11 |
| Ford Truck | 1967–2003 | 299 | 8 |
| F-150 Lightning BEV | 2022–2026 | 246 | 15 |
| Bronco Ii | 1983–1996 | 214 | 12 |
| Aspire | 1994–1997 | 212 | 2 |
| 500 | 1979–2007 | 204 | 1 |
| F-53 | 1989–2026 | 183 | 20 |
| Focus Electric | 2012–2017 | 181 | 4 |
| Festiva | 1988–1993 | 169 | 3 |
| Club Wagon | 1975–2000 | 166 | 24 |
| Taurus X | 2008–2009 | 164 | 1 |
| Mustang Convertible | 1994–2003 | 139 | 0 |
| C-Max Energi | 2013–2017 | 137 | 1 |
| Redundant C-Max Hybrid | 2013–2015 | 137 | 2 |
| Cvpi | 1992–2005 | 134 | 4 |
| Escape PHEV | 2020–2026 | 129 | 2 |
| Motor Home | 1994–2003 | 127 | 0 |
| Taurus Sho | 1993–1999 | 127 | 3 |
| F Series (light) | 1978–2002 | 120 | 5 |
| F-450 | 1990–2020 | 120 | 14 |
| F-550 | 2007–2020 | 97 | 24 |
| E-Series | 1977–2008 | 83 | 12 |
| LTD | 1968–1996 | 78 | 37 |
| E550 | 1992–2006 | 75 | 5 |
| Grand Marquis | 1992–2007 | 74 | 1 |
| ZX2 (escort) | 1998–2003 | 66 | 0 |
| Escape HEV | 2005–2007 | 64 | 1 |
| Pickup | 1993–2000 | 60 | 0 |
| Super Duty | 1990–2010 | 53 | 1 |
| F-650 Sd | 2004–2026 | 44 | 29 |
| Explorer Police Intercept | 2013–2022 | 42 | 4 |
| Mountaineer | 1997–2004 | 39 | 3 |
| Supercrew | 2001 | 36 | 1 |
| Lcf 450 Series | 2006–2007 | 33 | 0 |
| F-650 | 1999–2022 | 32 | 15 |
| Focus Svt | 2002 | 32 | 1 |
| Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013–2017 | 32 | 3 |
| Police Interceptor Utilit | 2011–2017 | 32 | 3 |
| Ranger EV | 1998–2001 | 28 | 2 |
| Mustang Cobra | 1997–2000 | 25 | 1 |
| Navigator | 1998–2003 | 23 | 3 |
| F Series (heavy) | 1999–2002 | 21 | 0 |
| Lariat | 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| Stripped Chassis | 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| Topaz | 1984–1992 | 18 | 0 |
| F800 | 1979–1998 | 17 | 19 |
| F-350 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 15 | 3 |
| F-59 | 2011–2026 | 15 | 15 |
| F700 | 1967–1998 | 15 | 27 |
| School Bus | 1985–1995 | 15 | 1 |
| Explorer Hybrid | 2020–2027 | 14 | 3 |
| F100 | 1967–1987 | 14 | 40 |
| E Series Super Duty | 1999–2001 | 13 | 0 |
| Exp | 1981–1994 | 13 | 7 |
| F Series (medium) | 1974–1999 | 13 | 4 |
| Sho (taurus) | 1996–1999 | 13 | 0 |
| Super Duty F Series | 1996–2002 | 13 | 0 |
| Taurus Police Interceptor | 2013–2015 | 13 | 1 |
| Aeromax | 1992–1998 | 12 | 3 |
| F-750 | 1967–2022 | 12 | 29 |
| Van | 1976–2006 | 12 | 2 |
| B800 | 1979–1998 | 10 | 6 |
| Fairmont | 1978–1983 | 10 | 18 |
| GT | 2005–2022 | 10 | 7 |
| B700 | 1967–1997 | 9 | 30 |
| GT500 | 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| Supercab | 1999–2001 | 9 | 2 |
| F-600 Sd | 2020–2026 | 7 | 12 |
| Squire | 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| Cargo | 1990–1996 | 6 | 0 |
| F-750 Sd | 2007–2026 | 6 | 17 |
| Focus RS | 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| Xl | 1968–1998 | 6 | 1 |
| Ford GT | 2005–2006 | 5 | 1 |
| Pinto | 1971–1980 | 5 | 23 |
| B Series | 1971–1998 | 4 | 8 |
| F250 Hd | 1987–1990 | 4 | 0 |
| F600 | 1967–1995 | 4 | 25 |
| Lcf 550 Series | 2006–2007 | 4 | 0 |
| Redundant F-250 | 2015–2022 | 4 | 7 |
| B600 | 1967–1995 | 3 | 23 |
| C Series | 1975–1982 | 3 | 3 |
| F Super Duty Chassis | 1994–1997 | 3 | 1 |
| F-450 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 3 | 3 |
| F250 Ld | 1988–1990 | 3 | 0 |
| Granada | 1975–1984 | 3 | 19 |
| Heavy Duty | 1999–2000 | 3 | 1 |
| L Series | 1975–1998 | 3 | 6 |
| Mustang Ii | 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| Ranchero | 1968–1979 | 3 | 19 |
| 7000 | 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| Cf Series | 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| Cl Series | 1975–1979 | 2 | 1 |
| Country Squire | 1968–1977 | 2 | 11 |
| E100 | 1975–1987 | 2 | 12 |
| Ecostar | 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020–2021 | 2 | 1 |
| Fairlane | 1966–1974 | 2 | 5 |
| Falcon | 1966–1968 | 2 | 3 |
| L Series (heavy) | 1972–1987 | 2 | 6 |
| L9000 | 1970–1995 | 2 | 10 |
| Lcf | 2006–2007 | 2 | 3 |
| LN8000 | 1970–1995 | 2 | 5 |
| LNT8000 | 1970–1995 | 2 | 8 |
| Louisville | 1996–1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 700D | 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| All Full Size | 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| AT9513 | 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| AT9522 | 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| B8000 | 1983–1986 | 1 | 1 |
| E300 | 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| F-650 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 1 | 1 |
| F460 | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| F500 | 1967–1986 | 1 | 9 |
| F880 | 1976–1986 | 1 | 3 |
| Galaxie | 1972–1974 | 1 | 5 |
| L8501 | 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| Ln Series | 1971–1985 | 1 | 3 |
| LNT9000 | 1970–1990 | 1 | 7 |
| LT8000 | 1970–1995 | 1 | 8 |
| LT9000 | 1970–1990 | 1 | 8 |
| LTD Ii | 1977–1979 | 1 | 9 |
| LTL9000 | 1981–1995 | 1 | 4 |
| Ranch Wagon | 1973–1974 | 1 | 4 |
| Super Duty F | 2000–2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 600D | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| 8000 | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 800D | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| A9513 | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| American Road | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| B500 | 1967–1986 | 0 | 7 |
| B6000 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| B700 School Bus | 1988–1992 | 0 | 0 |
| B7000 | 1971–1986 | 0 | 8 |
| B700D | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| B750 | 1967–1986 | 0 | 12 |
| B900 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| C Series (medium) | 1974–1981 | 0 | 1 |
| C-Max Hybrid | 2013–2016 | 0 | 0 |
| C500 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| C600 | 1971–1990 | 0 | 6 |
| C6000 | 1971–1985 | 0 | 2 |
| C700 | 1971–1990 | 0 | 6 |
| C7000 | 1971–1985 | 0 | 6 |
| C750 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| C800 | 1971–1985 | 0 | 7 |
| C8000 | 1975–1985 | 0 | 4 |
| C900 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| C9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| CF6000 | 1986–1988 | 0 | 3 |
| CF7000 | 1986–1995 | 0 | 5 |
| CF8000 | 1986–1995 | 0 | 4 |
| CFT8000 | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Chassis | 1990–1991 | 0 | 1 |
| CL9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| CLT9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| Cortina | 1970–1972 | 0 | 3 |
| Country Esquire | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| Country Sedan | 1972–1974 | 0 | 7 |
| CT700 | 1974–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| CT7000 | 1975–1976 | 0 | 1 |
| CT800 | 1973–1976 | 0 | 4 |
| CT8000 | 1973–1980 | 0 | 5 |
| CT900 | 1973–1976 | 0 | 4 |
| CT9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| Custom | 1972–1979 | 0 | 13 |
| Custom 500 | 1973–1978 | 0 | 8 |
| Custom Ranch | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Allstar | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Bus | 2003–2007 | 0 | 0 |
| E-350 Cutaway | 2004–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Starlite | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Van | 2004–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-450 Allstar | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-450 Cutaway | 2004–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-450 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| E-Super Duty | 1997–1999 | 0 | 0 |
| E-Transit | 2022–2026 | 0 | 3 |
| E-Transit Chassis | 2024–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| E200 | 1970–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| Econoline 350 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Elite | 1975–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| Escort GT | 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| Explorer Intercepter PHEV | 2020–2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Explorer PHEV | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| EZ250 | 1981 | 0 | 1 |
| F Series Chassis | 1989–1990 | 0 | 1 |
| F-150 Lightning | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| F-350 Cutaway | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| F-450 Cutaway | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| F-550 Cutaway | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| F-550 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 0 | 3 |
| F-650 Incomplete Chassis | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| F-750 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| F200 | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| F300 | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| F450 Classic Traveler | 1998–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| F550 Classic Traveler | 1998–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| F59 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| F6000 | 1969–1971 | 0 | 3 |
| F7000 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 3 |
| F8000 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| F900 | 1983–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Freestar Conversion | 2004–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| FT600 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FT700 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FT800 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FT8000 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 1 |
| FT900 | 1983–1995 | 0 | 3 |
| Full Size Van | 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| G100 | 1971–1972 | 0 | 2 |
| Galaxie 500 | 1973–1974 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand Torino | 1975–1976 | 0 | 1 |
| L600 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| L700 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| L7000 | 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| L800 | 1970–1994 | 0 | 8 |
| L8000 | 1970–1995 | 0 | 9 |
| L8500 | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| L900 | 1970–1994 | 0 | 7 |
| LA9000 | 1989–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| LH9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Limo Coach | 2001–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Ll Series | 1981–1984 | 0 | 1 |
| LL9000 | 1984–1995 | 0 | 3 |
| LN500 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| LN600 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| LN6000 | 1970–1971 | 0 | 2 |
| LN700 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| LN7000 | 1970–1995 | 0 | 7 |
| LN750 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| LN800 | 1970–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| LN900 | 1970–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| LN9000 | 1970–1990 | 0 | 3 |
| Lnt | 1970–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| LNT800 | 1970–1980 | 0 | 6 |
| LNT880 | 1970–1980 | 0 | 4 |
| LNT900 | 1970–1980 | 0 | 6 |
| LS8000 | 1983–1995 | 0 | 3 |
| LS9000 | 1983–1990 | 0 | 2 |
| Lt | 1970–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| LT800 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 6 |
| LT880 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 3 |
| LT900 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 6 |
| LTA9000 | 1989–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| LTD Brougham | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| LTD L | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| LTD Landau | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| LTL8000 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| LTS800 | 1973–1986 | 0 | 3 |
| LTS8000 | 1970–1995 | 0 | 6 |
| LTS900 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 4 |
| LTS9000 | 1970–1990 | 0 | 5 |
| M450 | 1973–1974 | 0 | 4 |
| M500 | 1973–1974 | 0 | 4 |
| Manning Equipment F-350 | 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| Montego | 1968–1972 | 0 | 3 |
| MPV | 2001–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| MPV Bus | 2001–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Mustang Cobra R | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Mustang Gtd | 2025–2026 | 0 | 1 |
| N600 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| N700 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| N750 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| Odyssey | 2002–2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Odyssey Lt | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Odyssey MPV | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Odyssey Xl | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| P100 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| P500 | 1965–1979 | 0 | 2 |
| P600 | 1965–1979 | 0 | 3 |
| P800 | 1992–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Police | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| Police Vehicle | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| Redundant F-350 | 2015–2020 | 0 | 8 |
| Tempo, Topaz | 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| Terra Transit | 2000–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Torino | 1972–1976 | 0 | 17 |
| Transit BEV | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Usps Stripped Chassis | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Terra | 2007–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| W Series | 1969–1979 | 0 | 2 |
| W9000 | 1972–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| Wt Series | 1969 | 0 | 1 |
| WT9000 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 6 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Ford vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick Hybrid vehicles. The 12V positive battery cable terminal may become loose or detach, which can cause a loss of electrical systems (including power steering assist, power brake assist, and exterior lighting) or a loss of drive power.
INTERIOR LIGHTINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. A wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to detach.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, and 2026 F-150 vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
SEATSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Transit Connect vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 25V572. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
One published model year for each of 48 Ford models, ordered by owner-reported complaint volume
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Each page links the years either side of it, so every model year we publish for a model is reachable from its entry here.
Every year with at least one publishable Ford model year
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